SFE10217 English: Language and Communicative Competence (Autumn 2017)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Business, Languages, and Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Daniel Lees Fryer
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Mandatory course in the one-year English Programme.
May be taken as an optional course in the 60 ECTS part of the bachelor programme in Society, Language and Culture.
Lecture Semester
1st semester: Autumn.
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
KNOWLEDGE
The student has:
- knowledge of written and oral argumentation in English
- knowledge of essay writing
- knowledge of basic elements of English grammar and phonetics
- knowledge of how to search for, evaluate, make use, and document primary and secondary resources
SKILLS
The student has:
- learned to create academic presentations and write academic essays in English
- learned to analyse oral and written English, and reflect on connections between linguistic expression and content
- learned to use digital tools for academic purposes
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The student can:
- communicate in English in a way that is tailored to an intended audience
- work analytically, both independently as well as with others
Content
In the written section of the course, students will gain insight into academic writing, including knowledge of sources and techniques of referencing. In addition, students will develop understanding of text analysis and the writing of longer texts. In the oral section of the course, students will receive training in techniques of presentation. An introduction is also given to grammar and phonetics, with emphasis on basic skills and similarities and differences between Norwegian and English.
Forms of teaching and learning
The course is taught as lectures, seminars, and groups and in the language lab. Learning platform is used for distribution of information.
Workload
Approx. 420 hours.
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Two assignments in phonetics, grammar, and written proficiency at set deadlines.
One oral presentation given at set deadlines.
Coursework has to be approved before a student may take the final exam.
Examination
Written exam (50%) and oral exam (50%)
Partial exam 1
3-hour written examination in written proficiency, grammar, and phonetics.
No aids permitted.
Partial exam 2
Individual oral examination (approx. 15 minutes).
The A-F grading scale is used. Each part counts 50% towards the final grade.
Both partial exams must be passed to be awarded the final grade.
If one of the partial exams is given a fail, it may be improved and resubmitted.
If students wish to improve their grade, both partial exams must be taken again.
Course evaluation
Feedback from our students is important and enables us to improve courses and study programmes. This course is evaluated each semester.
The evaluations from the students are treated by the staff, the head of studies and the committee for programme quality.
Literature
The reading list is last updated 6th of June 2017.
- Dypedahl, Magne, Hilde Hasselgård & Berit Løken. 2012. Introducing English Grammar. 2nd ed. ??Fagbokforlaget?.
- Graff, Gerald & Cathy Birkenstein. 2015. They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing. 3rd ed. W. W. Norton and Company.
- Jones, D. 2006. English Pronouncing Dictionary. 17th ed. Cambridge University Press?.
- Nilsen, T. S. 2010. English Pronunciation and Intonation. 3rd ed. Universitetsforlaget?.
- Theobald, Theo. 2013. Develop Your Presentation Skills. Kogan Page.?